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EJ08 NMU

2008 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,087 mi
Last recorded100,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 NMU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 100,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 100,087 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 96,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 92,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jun 2023 88,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 84,885 miles

Offside Headlight aim is cloudy

Pass 22 Jun 2021 81,023 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 78,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

petrol lever broke

Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,375 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 69,357 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 65,687 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,821 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 55,898 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 49,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wipers slightly smearing

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 22 Jun 2013 49,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers slightly smearing

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,827 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 31,513 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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EJ08 NMU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ08 NMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ08 NMU registered?

EJ08 NMU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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